Meaning
いっそ (isso) is a JLPT N1 vocabulary word meaning “rather, sooner, might as well”.
Example sentences 7
いっそ 何もかも 話してみたらどうですか
Wouldn't it be better to talk about everything?
いっそ 断れば。
Just say no.
今日はいっそう寒い。
It is still colder today.
その 仕事はいっそやめようかと 思った。
I had half a mind to throw in the towel.
いっそのこと 初めから 家にいたほうがよかった。
With all that we might have been better off just to have stayed home.
こんな 恥をかくのならいっそ 生まれなければよかった。
I had rather never have been born than have seen this day of shame.
きょうは海はいっそう静かなようだ. The sea looks quieter today.雨がいっそうはげしくなった. The rainfall grew heavier.前よりいっそうそれがほしい. I want it worse than before.監督をいっそう厳重にせよ. Stricter supervision should be exercised.彼の兄の方はいっそう背が高い。
His brother is still taller.